For too long, a myth has been perpetuated in our society that black fathers are basically non-existent. Somehow, we’ve been programmed to think that black dads who are absent are the norm, but that’s not the case. As men, as black men, as fathers, let’s break down the stigmas and stereotypes against us that perpetuate harm and judgement. Jason Hood is a father, husband, and an experienced account director in the advertising industry. In this episode of Inside Out, we talk about all things fatherhood and bust some of the myths that follow black men when it comes to being an involved parent. Listen in as we have a candid conversation about the reality of fatherhood, how our upbringing influences us as parents, and why it’s so essential for us to seek out support from our community when we need it. We share relatable stories from our parenthood journeys and share advice not only for black fathers, but for fathers of all backgrounds. Shoutout to all our dope dads out there! Never underestimate the power of presence, unconditional love, and your one-of-a-kind fatherhood journey. “You are the protector of your child’s dreams. That’s your job, like that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? They’re gonna come to you and they’re gonna say I want to be an astronaut and everybody else in the world is gonna tell them why they can’t be an astronaut. Your job is to show them where the space camp is.” - Jason Hood
Episode Timeline: What You’ll Learn & Questions Answered
00:00 – Intro
00:56 – Introducing today’s topic & guests
04:36 – About Jason Hood
05:23 – Our first reactions to finding out we were going to be fathers
11:26 – How did fatherhood change your daily thoughts and worries?
16:27 – Why community support in parenthood is so powerful & How did your father’s involvement shape your mindset on becoming a father?
19:26 – What was your and your partner’s roles or involvement like during the pregnancy and early stages of life?
28:24 – Parenthood and Marriage: How having kids changes the way you approach conflict and partnership.
33:01 – Having friends who are fathers is SO helpful!
39:44 – Our experiences with our children’s births & Advice for fathers during childbirth
45:52 – Navigating postpartum life as a dad, passing on your life lessons, and the importance of being present and being emotional with your kids
1:15:29 – How to support and connect with kids’ interests and passions
1:20:45 – Part of being a good father and role model means cooperating and communicating with your child’s mother, regardless if you’re together or not.
1:34:26 – What are the silly things you do for your kids?
1:40:41 – A peek into JHood’s sneaker collection
1:45:34 – How to continue the conversation and keep breaking stereotypes
1:47:54 – Outro & How to connect with us
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